Principal Product Engineer (Onsite)

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About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: Pratt & Whitney Mikro Systems is designing ceramic cores and tooling for turbine airfoil castings to be manufactured at P&W’s state-of-the-art Asheville, North Carolina, foundry. Mikro Systems utilizes a manufacturing process that produces intricate, multi-walled ceramic cores. As development progresses, we need innovative ideas to address the unique challenges created by fully featured ceramic bodies. The Mikro team is seeking a talented Product Engineer who can think outside the box, identify root causes, evaluate part data, and provide innovative solutions.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with 3D modeling/drafting software (preferably Siemens NX or SolidWorks).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience.
Advanced proficiency in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (preferably Siemens NX or SolidWorks).
Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards, specifically ASME Y14.5-2009.
Familiarity with turbine blade and vane design.
Knowledge of investment casting and molding tooling design.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with leadership and executive teams.
Understanding of how Integrated Product Teams function.
Background in dimensional analysis, including standard deviation, calculating Cpk, and evaluating critical part parameters.

Responsibilities

Serve as the project lead for the development, manufacturing, and delivery of parts to meet customer specifications.
Apply Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodologies to identify and implement process improvements and enhance product quality.
Provide operations support and assist with the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process; support and/or participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) events and CORE activities (quality improvement).
Lead and/or assist the manufacturing engineering team in investigations related to parts and tooling.
Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team on design changes and/or specifications to ensure effective product design and implementation.
Calculate dimensional variation, deviation from nominal, Cpk, part yield, and determine dimensional capability based on part inspection data.
Utilize CAD software, specifically Siemens NX, to review tooling designs and blueprints for the aerospace product line.
Demonstrate self-motivation and a willingness to walk the shop floor to identify and resolve issues.